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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The regulatory timeline doesn't stop and they have a summer team of psychologists. But they will complain and moan and say it's not possible or appropriate.

-special ed lawyer[/quote]

As I understand it, once the parent makes a request, the MDT has 30 days to have that initial AED?  And the parent should be present?

If the AED decides evaluations are warranted, they have 60 days to do it?

I don't think the family can afford a lawyer but I am hoping they can get an advocate from AJE.

Thank you so much [/quote]

Yes, that's accurate.

They will complain that the teachers who know your child aren't available to be at a summer AED. If you think you are able to make your case for why you suspect a disability without the teacher, you can waive their attendance.[/quote]

The school already reached out either this year or last.  The parent now wants to follow up.

The child is entering third grade so it seems to me starting all this now is probably more important than the teacher being there.  I also think the child may have CAPD/ will need specialized auditory testing that will take extra time.

The family is resourced strapped and there is limited bandwidth or understanding.

So I think start now and waive teacher presence makes sense?

What do you think?  Thank you SO MUCH [/quote]

I agree -- if the family waits until fall, there won't be an IEP in place until January.

They should also ask their pediatrician to a referral for the audiology testing, because I wouldn't trust dcps to do that well (and it is likely covered by insurance).

If the family's limited understanding is due from language needs, dcps is required to provide an interpreter and translated documents.[/quote]

PP thank you so much.  I think they need to request a developmental screening at the pediatrician, too.  Could they ask for an audiology referral at the same time?  They go to Mary's Center in case it matters[/quote]

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